THURSDAY, NOV. 1: 8:30 AM-5 PM

We fight bias against our clients, but what do we do about gender bias inside and outside the courtroom? NPAP will devote half the day to thought-provoking and creative approaches to address gender bias, featuring dynamic trial lawyer Randi McGinn and jury consultant Lois Heaney. We will also learn new tools for combating the junk science defense of “excited delirium.” Finally, renowned trial lawyer Rick Friedman will share thoughts and strategies for fighting for justice in the 21st Century.

THURSDAY, NOV. 1: 1 PM-5 PM

This CLE will focus on struggles to advance collective and individual international human rights to a sustainable environment, to life and to vote. Practitioners will discuss creative uses of human rights law in litigation against climate change and voter suppression and ways to participate internationally in amicus briefing. The program will highlight Juliana v. US, in litigation in district court in Oregon during the convention, which raises the right of future generations to a life with dignity. The voting rights section will cover use of the ICCPR and CERD to fight voter suppression.